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This is the magic of Amsterdam Funk Channel

AFC | 18 février 2024

The year is 1985. Neon lights paint the canals of Amsterdam in a kaleidoscope of color, reflecting off the mirrored disco balls spinning in countless basements and clubs. The air thrumms with the infectious energy of funk and soul, courtesy of Amsterdam Funk Channel, the city’s hidden gem pulsing with grooves from sunrise to sunset. This is the magic of Amsterdam Funk Channel.

Step into Paradiso, a converted church transformed into a temple of sound. The bassline of Rick James’ “Super Freak” rumbles through the floorboards, electrifying the crowd. Heads nod in unison, platform shoes tap out intricate rhythms, and Afros sway like pendulums keeping time. The Amsterdam Funk Channel DJs, the gatekeepers of this sonic sanctuary, weave magic on their turntables, conjuring up forgotten gems and chart-topping anthems with equal ease.

Paradiso Amsterdam by night.

The music transcends generations. Seasoned dancers, veterans of countless soul nights, move with effortless grace, their steps echoing the wisdom of James Brown and the passion of Marvin Gaye. Young blood, fueled by the raw energy of Prince and the pop-infused funk of Michael Jackson, bring a fresh vibrancy to the dance floor.

But Amsterdam Funk Channel is more than just music; it’s a community. In between pulsating sets, conversations erupt, fueled by shared love for the groove. Stories of past concerts and dance battles are exchanged, plans for future Soul Sundays are hatched, and friendships are forged in the crucible of shared musical passion.

As the night deepens, the music takes on a dreamlike quality. The smoky haze hangs heavy in the air, and the pulsing lights cast an otherworldly glow on the dancers. In this sanctuary of sound, time and space melt away, leaving only the pure, unadulterated joy of movement and music.

This is the magic of Amsterdam Funk Channel, a place where the 80s funk and soul spirit lives on, pulsating through the heart of Amsterdam, one irresistible beat at a time.

Written by AFC





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